Gotta Watch: Judging Casey Anthony case
Casey Anthony is accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony, in the summer of 2008.
July 4th, 2011
08:29 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Judging Casey Anthony case

It's the capital murder case that's held our attention this summer. But has the prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Casey Anthony intentionally murdered her daughter? The jury is beginning their deliberations today, and now it's your chance to weigh in. You've gotta watch the most pivotal moments from the defense and prosecution and judge for yourself whether Casey Anthony is guilty or innocent.

Prosecuting Casey Anthony – The state of Florida contends Casey Anthony cared more about partying and having a fun life than being a mother. It's her motive for murder, according to prosecutors. They paint her as a liar trying to live the good life at the expense of her daughter.
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Defending Casey Anthony – The defense brought molestation allegations against Casey Anthony's father and brother during the trial. It pointed to George Anthony as the real culprit behind the toddler's death and cover-up. Most importantly, Casey Anthony's defense team relied upon the fact that Caylee Anthony's cause of death is undetermined. It believes that's the real reason there's not enough evidence to convict the Florida mother of murder.
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  1. boyamidumb

    String the cold b tch up.

    July 4, 2011 at 1:15 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Houston

    Guilty.

    July 4, 2011 at 1:15 pm | Report abuse |
  3. sugarmama

    Can we put the media on trial for their excessive coverage of this trial?!? We're at war, our economy is in the toilet, and we're experiencing one natural disaster after another. Yes, this was a horrific crime, but can we PLEASE get our priorities in order?!?!?

    July 4, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Report abuse |
    • kripley

      Oh please... not another "there are more important things to talk about!" complaint. Really? You want nothing but stories of war and natural disasters??? It's as simple as YOU not clicking and commenting on this case! They see that they have nearly 600 comments, so there is interest in the story. IF people weren't interested, they wouldn't click on the story. So stop!

      July 4, 2011 at 1:21 pm | Report abuse |
  4. Bldgl

    While the prosecution may not have an air-tight case, the defense proved her guilty: Drowned in the family pool? Evel Knievel couldn't make that jump! If so, where was the 911 cal from the grandparents? This is the best tall tale I've ever heard! The whole family is guilty!

    July 4, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Ryan Jeanes

    PS I would also find her guilty of child abuse for neglecting the child. There is enough evidence in my opinion.

    July 4, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Report abuse |
  6. angelfancy

    Guilty. It is like most people are saying once the little girl could talk she became a liability. Casey want the party life not the Mommy life.

    July 4, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Report abuse |
  7. amy from kentucky

    i am a 13 yr. old and even i can tell you the five things that convict her..and why.

    1. 31 days (either way she knew her kid was dead) (and noo mom would wait even 31 seconds let alone 31 days)
    2. tattoo ("it's a beautiful life"... sure it is... with out your daughter)
    3. computer searches (not only chlorophorm...but neck breaking!)
    4. lies ("zanny".. hint..hint xenax)..... heres a little vodca.... those theeth don't hurt anymore do they?)
    5. emotions jury not in room: laughin' it up jury in the room: turn on the tears

    ** i think that she is guilty 100%*** this trial has amused me very much!! and great job judge perry!!

    July 4, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Report abuse |
    • sam

      she is guilty

      July 4, 2011 at 1:46 pm | Report abuse |
    • MrPeabody

      ... and don't forget the hair-from-a-dead-person that was found in the trunk - a hair that could have come only from Caylee after all other options were rules out.

      And ditto, Perry was great. Thank you for deftly steering things around the piles of BS.

      July 4, 2011 at 5:01 pm | Report abuse |
  8. DJalones

    I've followed this case since I first read about it around 3 years ago. My first impression was that Casey Anthony was guilty, and nothing I've read or viewed since then changed my opinion; certainly not anything I saw in the trial. Guilty.

    July 4, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Report abuse |
    • sam

      i agree with you..she is guilty..

      July 4, 2011 at 1:22 pm | Report abuse |
  9. Invisible Friend

    I had to zero in on the one piece that convinced me she is guilty.
    Seen leaving home in the morning by Cindy & George and has caylee with her.
    Casey does not come home again for thirty plus days
    Caylee never seen again.
    That night she goes out with Tony and rents movies, and stays overnight.
    No Caylee.
    She has no job and no nanny.
    What has she done all day until hooking up with Tony ?
    This is where it all started.

    July 4, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Report abuse |
  10. Bubba

    I wonder what that sweetheart Nancy "the bulldog" Grace thinks

    July 4, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Report abuse |
  11. larry

    i predict a hung jury and they get to do it again

    July 4, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Report abuse |
  12. Angela

    GUILTY on all counts. Lock her up and throw away the key!

    July 4, 2011 at 1:18 pm | Report abuse |
  13. SAT

    GUILTY!

    July 4, 2011 at 1:18 pm | Report abuse |
  14. Life

    But these jurors are from Florida and if they are not educated and can't think critically, this killer girl (Casey) might be out of jail when she is 45 years old. SCARY!

    July 4, 2011 at 1:18 pm | Report abuse |
    • larry

      heckthey can't even vote correctly or count votes so anything can happen

      July 4, 2011 at 1:20 pm | Report abuse |
  15. FreddieK

    Today we celebrate Freedom and for Casey Anthony today is the end of her Freedom because she decided to live the good life. and end her little girls live. RIP Caylee

    July 4, 2011 at 1:18 pm | Report abuse |
    • deb

      Yep, you said it....

      July 4, 2011 at 1:19 pm | Report abuse |
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